EVENT: Theatre On Ice (TOI) Events – Choreographic Exercise (CE) and Free Skate

Format: Theatre On Ice consists of two programs the free skate and the Choreographic Exercise (CE), which is similar to a short program in singles skating. These two events are

judged separately. All levels will be judged on both programs for a combined score at the

Theatre On Ice National competition.

A Theatre On Ice team may have no fewer than eight (8) members all of whom must skate at some point during the visible portion of the performance. A team may have only 4 alternates but no more than 24 may skate in a competition. Open level teams are limited to a maximum of twenty (20) skaters on a team. The same skaters must skate both CE and Free Skate in combined events.Curtain: There will not be any curtain used for the Theatre On Ice events, except at the National Theatre On Ice competition.

Current guidelines and procedures for Theatre On Ice Choreographic Exercise (CE) and Free Skate can be found at under “Programs” on the Theatre On Ice page.

Theatre On Ice is a creation using all aspects of figure skating, incorporating a theme, emotion or story, enhanced by music. It is a packagethat includes five dimensions:

  • Theme
  • Music/Sound
  • Choreography/Skating movements
  • Performance/The rapport between the skaters and/or sub-groups of skaters
  • Costuming, props and/or scenery

THEATRE ON ICE CHOREOGRAPHIC EXERCISE (CE)

All three Choreographic Elements should be present and integrated into the entire program. Development of the elements in a variety ways will be rewarded. Elimination of an element will be reflected in the score.

Theme: Fantasy

Creation of an alternate universe by demonstrating unique body movement and gestures outside of everyday life.

Choreographic Process: Retrogression

Retrograde/Auto-reverse: A choreographic sequence is performed in a specific order and then repeated in reverse.

Gesture: Allegro

Allegro/Fast and Lively: Energetic and quick tempo of body movement.

Theatre On Ice Events and Levels Offered For Competition

Senior

Test, Team Size and Age Requirements

Test and age qualifications as of April 1, 2017

Minimum of eight skaters on a team - maximum of 24 skaters*

All team members must have must have passed the Juvenile Moves in the Field test by April 1, 2017

No maximum test level restriction

Skaters must have reached the age of 14** by April 1, 2017, with the exception of 5 skaters which may be outside the age range.

Program Duration

CE 2:30 +/- 10 seconds

Free skate 5:30 +/- 15 seconds

Junior

Test, Team Size and Age Requirements

Test and age qualifications as of April 1, 2017

Minimum of eight skaters on a team - maximum of 24 skaters*

All team members must have must have passed the Juvenile Moves in The Field test by April 1, 2017

There is no maximum test level restriction

Skaters must have reached the age of 11 but not the age of 19** by April 1, 2017 with the exception of 5 skaters which may be outside the age range.

Program Duration

CE 2:30 +/- 10 seconds

Free skate 5:00 +/- 15 seconds

Novice

Test, Team Size and Age Requirements

Test and age qualifications as of April 1, 2017

Minimum of eight skaters on a team - maximum of 24 skaters*

All team members must have must have passed the Preliminary Moves in the Field Test. by April 1, 2017

There is no maximum test level restriction

Skaters must have reached the age of 8 but not the age of 16** by April 1, 2017 with the exception of 5 skaters which may be outside that age range.

Program Duration

CE 2:30 +/- 10 seconds

Free skate 4:30 +/- 15 seconds

Intermediate

Test, Team Size and Age Requirements

Test and age qualifications as of April 1, 2017

Minimum of eight skaters on a team - maximum of 24 skaters

All team members must have passed the Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field test

There is no maximum test level restriction

Skaters must be 18 years of age or under on April 1, 2017

Program Duration

CE 2:30 +/- 10 seconds

Free Skate 4:30 +/- 15 seconds

Preliminary

Test, Team Size and Age Requirements

Test and age qualifications as of April 1, 2017

Minimum of eight skaters on a team - maximum of 24 skaters

All team members must have passed the Pre-Preliminary Moves in the Field test

No maximum test level restriction

Skaters must be 12 years of age or under on April 1, 2017, with the exception of 5 skaters which may be outside the age range.

Handheld props are allowed

Scenery is not allowed

Program Duration

CE 2:00 +/- 10 seconds

Free skate 2:30 +/- 15 seconds

Open

Test, Team Size and Age Requirements

Test and age qualifications as of April 1, 2017

Minimum of eight skaters on a team - maximum of 24 skaters

All team members must have passed at least one U.S. Figure Skating moves in the field, free skate, ice dance or pairs test (not including Learn to Skate USA) by April 1, 2017

No age restrictions

Program Duration

CE 2:30 +/- 10 seconds

Free skate 4:30 +/- 15 seconds

Adult

Test, Team Size and Age Requirements

Test and qualifications as of April 1, 2017

Minimum of eight skaters on a team - maximum of 24 skaters

All team members must have passed at least one U.S. Figure Skating moves in the field, free skate, ice dance or pairs test (not including Learn to Skate USA) by April 1, 2017

Skaters must have reached the age of 18 by April 1, 2017

Program Duration

CE 2:30 +/- 10 seconds

Free skate 5:30 +/- 15 seconds

Special Olympics / Therapeutic Skating*

Test, Team Size and Age Requirements

Test qualifications as of April 1, 2017

Minimum of eight skaters on a team - maximum of 20 skaters

All team members must have passed any Special Olympics, Therapeutic Skating or have mastered any Special Olympics level with the exception of four skaters who must be enrolled in a Special Olympics or Therapeutic Skating class

May have up to one mentor on the ice per skater on the team

Mentors must be listed on the Special Olympics/Therapeutic SkatingTheatre On Ice team rosters

The crossover rule (shown above) does not apply to other team skaters mentoringthe Special Olympics/Therapeutic Skating Theatre On Ice teams

Props may be used (including walkers for skaters if needed)

Scenery is allowed

Costumes may be worn

No age restrictions

Must be members of U.S. Figure Skating or a registered U.S. Figure Skating Learn to Skate USA member

Program Duration

Free skate 3:00 +/- 15 seconds